The TEE Principle

I came across an interesting quote that set me thinking.

Live life according to the TEE principle - Truth, Empathy and Energy. (The author of this quote is likely to be a great fan of Golf!)

The first principle is understandable. The Truth principle has been repeatedly emphasized on us. There is no need to elaborate. Yes, we should be always truth full. The moment we hear this, a doubt will arise immediately - Is this possible. I would suggest that we just accept this principle rather than raising a doubt even while considering it. We will see the possibility aspect as we move on. There are many things that we want to do but the possibility factor comes in the way, sometimes. If we start doubting the possibility of anything, we can do nothing. So, let us accept this and make a resolve to live by the principle of Truth. You will find that once you resolve to follow a principle, you will get the strength and other resources at the time of living by it. Like Mahatma Gandhi, we can also experiment with the Truth!

The second principle of Empathy is something to be cherished throughout your life. Empathy means understanding - understanding  the feelings and experiences of the other person. It means putting yourself into the other person's position and examine how you will feel and what you will think and do. Your ability to empathize will become stronger the more you empathize. Whenever you get angry with another or upset by another person'e behavior, empathize for a moment before reacting. if a doctor can prescribe a tonic for strengthening relationships or a medicine to cure relationship problems, it will be 'Empathy.'

How does Energy come in here? Energy refers to the support from our internal system. Observe what your energy levels are when you are different things. If you enjoy doing something, you will have a lot of energy. If you are unenthusiastic about doing something, your energy level will be low. The energy level you experience will have nothing to do with the food you have taken or your health, except in extreme cases. If you don't have an energy for doing something, just reflect. Perhaps, you shouldn't be doing it at all!